Thwarting

In this frame a Preventing_cause interferes with the ability of a Protagonist to complete an intended Action. The Protagonist may not be mentioned in the sentence, in which case the Action is an endeavor that an individual or group of individuals hopes to accomplish. In this frame it is necessary that the Protagonist is unable to successfully complete the Action. Noriega's troops foiled a coup attempt. He prevented her from running away. He was foiled in his attempt to overthrow the government.